sewed; sewn
ˈsōn 
or sewed; sewing
or sewed; sewing
1
: to unite or fasten by stitches
2
: to close or enclose by sewing
sew the money in a bag
: to practice or engage in sewing
Examples of sew in a Sentence
She sews her own dresses by hand.
He sewed a patch onto his sleeve.
I sewed the button back on the shirt.
The surgeon sewed the wound shut.
She designs her own dresses and sews in her free time.
Recent Examples on the Web
The film was widely panned, in particular for a climax that included Wade Wilson with his mouth sewn shut — a particularly affront to comic book fans given that Wilson is known for being such a talkative character.
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Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024
Bailin remembers visiting Harry’s home on Trail Lake and watching his parents sew beaded moccasins, trendy footwear in the 1950s.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2024
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Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024
Bailin remembers visiting Harry’s home on Trail Lake and watching his parents sew beaded moccasins, trendy footwear in the 1950s.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sew
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“Sew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sew. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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